Overview:
India will look to extend their strong record against South Africa, while the batting-friendly conditions in Ahmedabad could suit their aggressive approach.
The 43rd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will see India take on South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.
India stormed through Group A with a perfect record, registering four wins from four matches at an impressive net run rate of 2.500. They opened with a 29-run triumph over USA, followed it up by thrashing Namibia by 93 runs. A commanding 61-run victory against Pakistan underlined their authority, and they went past the Netherlands by 17 runs to complete a flawless league phase.
South Africa were just as dominant in Group D, securing four wins from four and finishing with a net run rate of 1.943. They kicked off with a 57-run victory over Canada, survived Afghanistan in a gripping double Super Over, cruised past New Zealand and wrapped up the group with a comfortable win against UAE.
IND vs SA Match Details
| Fixture | IND vs SA: 43rd Match, T20World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 22nd, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss time | 6:30 PM IST |
| Ground | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
IND vs SA head-to-head records in T20I
| Matches Played | IND | SA | No Result |
| 35 | 21 | 13 | 1 |
Pitch Report
The pitch in Ahmedabad tends to favour the batting unit, encouraging free-flowing strokeplay. However, the onus lies on the bowling side to execute disciplined spells, as loose deliveries are seldom spared.
IND vs SA Probable Best Performers
Key batter to watch out for: Ishan Kishan
India’s wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan shapes up as a key figure ahead of the South Africa clash. He has amassed 176 runs in four innings at an average of 44.00, including two fifties, and currently sits fifth on the tournament’s leading run-scorers list.
Key bowler to watch out for: Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy is India’s trump card with the ball heading into the South Africa fixture. The mystery spinner has bagged nine wickets in four outings at an economy of 5.16, placing him second on the tournament’s wicket charts. He arrives brimming with confidence after a string of impactful spells.
IND vs SA Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
India will look to extend their strong record against South Africa, while the batting-friendly conditions in Ahmedabad could suit their aggressive approach. With both teams carrying winning momentum, expect a fiercely contested Super 8 Group 1 match in the T20 World Cup 2026.
IND vs SA Probable XIs
India: Ishan Kishan (w), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Quinton de Kock (w), Ryan Rickelton, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Jason Smith, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka